Have you noticed that although your child does their homework, they seem to try to get everything done as quickly as possible so they can move on to playing and doing other hobbies? No need to panic! Alloprof has a few ideas to help make homework time as effortless as possible, from start to finish.
One way to prevent your child from rushing through their homework is to sit down with them and make sure the instructions are clear. Here are a few suggestions for things you can say and questions you can ask:
If homework time is always a problem at your house, you might need to consider that although your child is doing their best, they could be dealing with a learning difficulty or disorder.
Things to keep in mind about learning difficulties:
Conversely, learning disorder have the following characteristics:
Feel free to contact your child’s school to get advice from their teacher as well as help from specialists such as speech-language pathologists or resource teachers.
As you know, creating an environment conducive to learning will help make homework time a breeze. Here are a few suggestions that will help you create a fun, positive atmosphere:
Your child may need time to get used to a new homework routine. There is no harm in letting your child unwind before they start doing their homework if you think it might be helpful. Rest assured—bending the rules once in a while will not undermine their routine.
It is important to adapt your child’s homework routine to their attention span and energy levels. For example, some kids find it easier to focus in the morning. If that rings true for you, your child might prefer waking up 15 minutes earlier to do their homework before school in the morning.
Breaking down homework time involves splitting tasks into bite-sized steps. For example, instead of working for 60 minutes non-stop, divide things into three 20-minute blocks or four 15-minute blocks with small breaks in between. Every time your child completes a task, they will gain confidence in their abilities!
The amount of time a child spends on their homework should also be tailored to their grade level. At the beginning of elementary school, their homework assignments will be short and spaced out, gradually getting longer throughout their academic journey.
Our Motivational Timer is a practical tool you can use to make homework time easier and more fun! Developed by Alloprof, it allows parents to decide how much time should be allocated to each assignment and lesson. In between each task, your child is rewarded by getting to play a game or take part in a short challenge that helps take their mind off their work.
If your child is rushing through their homework, it could be due to a lack of interest. Reminding them that doing their homework is important can be helpful. For example, you can help your child make connections between everyday life and the task at hand. Here are a few good reasons to do homework:
There are also ways to help children improve the quality of their homework in certain subjects. For example, you can:
To help your child become more confident in their abilities and underscore their efforts, focusing on the positives is always a good idea. Here are a few examples of how to do this:
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team